The Pearl's back, this time with 3G, a faster CPU and a few other hardware updates including a better camera and WiFi 802.11n. But is that enough to cash in on RIM's still solid reputation and loyal user base when the most pocketable BlackBerry runs the older OS 5 and sports the same abbreviated SureType keyboard?

Admittedly there are things to like including the better web browser, elegant design and excellent music quality plus those nifty top edge hardware music playback controls, a la BlackBerry Curve. We look at the AT&T version in this review.